Arun Rao
Batch of '93.
IIM-Ahmedabad.

I started studying for my MBA exams just as I entered into my third year in college. I started by taking an assessment test to identify the areas where I would need to concentrate most. I realized that I was very weak in Mathematics and that would pull me down. I took up to revising the math's syllabus from standard 5th to 12th and this kept me busy for three months. Once I was sure of my fundamentals, I started with the study materials from IMS that helped me
prepare the basics and also gave me enough practice on multiple-choice questions.Through all this study on theory, I continued to keep up with current events and started reading the editorials of the major news papers and magazines. This helped me put the news in perspective and trained me to cultivate opinions and understand trends. 

This multi pronged training helped me prepare for the test ahead of the CAT and
do well in the Group discussions and Interviews.

TIPS

Know your weaknesses

Work to rectify your weakness from the fundamentals

Try to get as much mock test practice as possible

Break your work into schedules through out the day allowing you some time for enjoyment

Have a strong desire to get into the best school and back it up with hard work.

All the best!

Arun Rao
Batch of '93.  IIM-Ahmedabad.